5. Learn to be assertive – honest and open communication about your
wishes, needs and preferences can stop resentment building – so it doesn’t turn
to anger.

6. Adjust your expectation – often anger is triggered by a difference
between our expectations and what we actually get. Thus, sometimes it is better
to adjust our expectations so they’re more in line with reality.

7. Forgiving doesn’t also mean forgetting – although it is healthy to
sometimes let things go, that doesn’t mean we weren’t hurt, upset or offended.
The difference is we’re choosing to move on with our lives, and we’re not being
controlled by external eventes.

8. Remove yourself from the situation – retreating temporarily or “talking
time-out” provides some space to think about the “best thing to do”. Thus, you
maintain control of yourself and circumstances.